Guitar Lessons in Plant City, FL

Instruments: Piano Guitar Ukulele

There is also an Alfred's adult course for the older students. It really conveys everything from actual performance pieces to theory concepts. Once the basics of the piano are learned (i.e reading music, note names and finger positions etc.), pieces will begin to be played. Not to place all my eggs in one basket, I will also personally pick pieces I feel are appropriate with the current skill level of the student, ranging from pop to classical to ragtime to anything I feel would be fun and challenging. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

For beginners, I begin with the essential elements of music, such as notes and scales as an introductory lesson on the guitar. To play music, one should first understand music. For intermediate and advanced levels, the focus will be on chord progression and scales. Lessons will be tailored to the student to help him/her achieve the objectives they have in mind. You can expect to be introduced to various scales, modes, finger picking techniques, different music styles, riffs, building chord progressions, Tapping and more. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Bass Guitar

I started playing guitar at age 5. I have found out that dreams can come true in music.My experiences playing guitar and bass have opened doors I could never imaginedand all my dreams came true. I have had the thrill of being successful as a teen, playing lead guitar for 8 years in the St. Louis area. Moving to L.A. thegroup I was in made a guest appearance on The Merv Griffen Show, and being a studio musician,recording sound tracks for T.V. variety shows,films, The MGM Studios, AND THE THRILL OF PLAYING WITH FABOULIS MUSICIANS.I love both instruments guitar and bass.I am a 3rd generation guitar player.A book is written about the first 30 years of mylife called "From Rock to Rock of Ages", init's 2nd printing, publisher is Pacific Press.My father played on the Grand Ol Opry , including his own weeklyradio show, in the St. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Voice Violin Cello Viola Fiddle Double Bass Music Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar

When I finally signed up for professional guitar lessons, I found that there were not just many things to learn, but many things to unlearn. I went back to school to study music at Florida Southern College in Lakeland Florida where I learned Voice and String Pedagogy. After graduating, I taught in the public school system for several years and left to establish my own private studio where I had almost 30 students at one time. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Ukulele Music Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

I began teaching while in college earning my music degree. I have taught on and off since then as my schedule and travel allows. Most of the people I meet that want to learn to play guitar have a specific goal in mind. Some want to learn to strum chords so they can sing their favorite songs. Some want to play lead guitar. Some what to play in rock bands. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Bass Guitar

PRACTICE. The bottom line way to get good at guitar is to PLAY IT. We can show you all kinds of techniques and theory but you have to want to pick up that thing and have it in your hands. Fiddle with it during the TV commercials. You have a need to squeeze that neck everyday. Together we can expand your knowledge base, but you hold the ultimate key to your success - practice. Read More

Instruments: Guitar

Lessons with me are fun, disciplined, energetic and user-friendly. I am a very calm, patient and enthusiastic teacher. I am an excellent listener and I understand that your lesson is about you and your musical growth. My role is to observe, guide, instruct and provide practical insight. I am there to answer your questions, provide accountability and get out of your way so that you may take center stage and shine. Read More